Clean Briquettes
Turning agricultural waste into clean fuel and income.
Why this matters
Heavy reliance on charcoal increases household expenses, contributes to deforestation and exposes women and children to smoke.
DORA’s responseDORA converts maize cobs, rice husks, banana fibre and other crop residue into affordable briquettes while training women, youth and PWDs to build small enterprises around production and sale.
What we do
- Community briquette-making training
- Hands-on sessions using simple, low-cost equipment
- Small-business and pricing mentorship
- Marketing and bulk-sale support
- Equipment provision and maintenance guidance
- Environmental awareness linked to forest protection
Women seeking flexible income; youth building green enterprises; PWDs supported with adaptive tools; households seeking lower fuel costs.
Expected outcomes
Lower fuel costs; cleaner kitchens; reduced pressure on forests; new micro-enterprises; better agricultural-waste management.
Impact
DORA continues to build practical briquette-making and enterprise skills among women, youth and Persons with Disabilities.
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